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Linn Botanic Gardens,

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majallison:
I had a wonderful visit to Linn a couple of weeks ago, late in September, a real treasure trove & a remarkable place.

PeterT:
I am sorry to have to tell the world that My father, Jim Taggart, (Dr James Taggart) died yesterday morning in bed at my house.
Since my brothers death in Vietnam he set about a backlog of work in The Linn, initially with a lot of help with my sister. However, in the past couple of years he neglected himself very badly, and the garden there has deteriated again as he became ill. There has been much estrangement in my very dysfunctional family, and I had no input in the place while my brother was in charge. Bridges were built though, and I spent a lot of the past couple of years with my father.
He was admitted to hospital delirious, and in a very weak state, having refused medical help. He was diagnosed with self neglect from dementia but I feel that many of the symptoms were part of his character. For two or three weeks he was nearly back to full lucidity when he came to stay with me. In the past few months he had really moved on from The Linn, and called my house home. I suppose my happiest memory of this period is seeing him in the window, watching for me in my new garden which he was keen to sponsor, and never regained the strength to work in

johnralphcarpenter:
So sad. Deepest condolences. What will happen to this horticultural gem now?

Maggi Young:
Terribly sad  news for you, Peter. We  know how much you  have  done  for  your  Father - and the  Linn.  Sincere condolences  on  the  death  of  Jim.

PeterT:
Thanks Maggie, John. Please share this post wherever you think appropriate Maggie.

I'm sorry to have been out of the forum for so long. I may have a little more time soon.

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